Alcohol ban on the 22th at the evening?

alexlm · February 20, 2016

Hello,

It appears to have a ban of alcohol sales the 22th of this month.

But will the clubs such as in Walking street, Pattaya, open again the 22th at the evening? Or at least at midnight?

Thank you,

Alex

Don Mega · February 20, 2016

Midnight is the legal closing time isnt it ?

metisdead · February 20, 2016

Monday is Makha Bucha Day, a Buddhist holiday as noted in other forums:

No Alcohol sales in Phuket Monday for Buddhist holiday

Holiday Monday 22nd February

Makha Bucha Day

Thai police to get tough on crime during Makha Bucha

As you are inquiring about Pattaya, I am sure there will be restrictions there as well, moving to the Pattaya forum.

Chicog · February 20, 2016

You'll probably be safe going out with no passport on that night.

JESSVANPELT · February 20, 2016

The ban will start at midnight on the 21st and continue thru midnight of the 22nd, various bars will open according to how lucky they feel

sunnyjim5 · February 20, 2016

Those who are dependent on Booze should ensure an adequate home supply.

PattayaAl · February 20, 2016

Historically would be closed

http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/

KhunBENQ · February 20, 2016

Midnight is the legal closing time isnt it ?

Not quite. It's not that bad in Pattaya yet

Depending on license 2am or the whole night (e.g. "restaurant license", disco?).

But indeed many places will not care to open at all.

Sometimes quite erratic.

I must admit my personal closing time is midnight anyway, getting old.

So either hotel fridge stocked up or use their "minibar" service and enjoy a last drink on the balcony.

Bantex · February 20, 2016

What ever happened to serving the beer in paper cups (Starbucks type) with empty Coke / Sprite bottles on the tables ?

saakura · February 20, 2016

With alcohol easily being available for those who must have it, this whole alcohol ban on religious days is a farce.

pegman · February 20, 2016

What ever happened to serving the beer in paper cups (Starbucks type) with empty Coke / Sprite bottles on the tables ?

Pretty much gone with the junta takeover?

hugocnx · February 20, 2016

Midnight is the legal closing time isnt it ?

Not quite. It's not that bad in Pattaya yet

Depending on license 2am or the whole night (e.g. "restaurant license", disco?).

But indeed many places will not care to open at all.

Sometimes quite erratic.

I must admit my personal closing time is midnight anyway, getting old.

So either hotel fridge stocked up or use their "minibar" service and enjoy a last drink on the balcony.

And all alone??...I feel for you.

BudRight · February 20, 2016

Those who are dependent on Booze should ensure an adequate home supply.

Those dependent on a social atmosphere should seek out alternative venues where suitable company may be found.

Those dependent on booze should abstain.

donnybay · February 20, 2016

Don't worry be happy, one night in Bangkok makes a young guy crumble, they will be open the next day

BruceMangosteen · February 21, 2016

Those dependent on a social atmosphere should seek out alternative venues where suitable company may be found.

Those dependent on booze should abstain.

Such as where? A public bathroom?

You people with your drinking problems really ought to respect Thai culture and just stay in with your warm beer and cheap whiskey. I'm referring to those who sit out in front of Thai Sari Sari joints to save a few quid. The bars will be closed, not that anyone should actually care. Please stop pressuring the small business operators to serve you. Have some respect for as I say, Thai culture and the religious beliefs of the country.

Cirencester · February 21, 2016

Those dependent on a social atmosphere should seek out alternative venues where suitable company may be found.

Those dependent on booze should abstain.

Such as where? A public bathroom?

You people with your drinking problems really ought to respect Thai culture and just stay in with your warm beer and cheap whiskey. I'm referring to those who sit out in front of Thai Sari Sari joints to save a few quid. The bars will be closed, not that anyone should actually care. Please stop pressuring the small business operators to serve you. Have some respect for as I say, Thai culture and the religious beliefs of the country.

I agree, Its incredible how so many people are dependent on Bars for their life. Sad indeed

Don Mega · February 21, 2016

Those dependent on a social atmosphere should seek out alternative venues where suitable company may be found.

Those dependent on booze should abstain.

Such as where? A public bathroom?

You people with your drinking problems really ought to respect Thai culture and just stay in with your warm beer and cheap whiskey. I'm referring to those who sit out in front of Thai Sari Sari joints to save a few quid. The bars will be closed, not that anyone should actually care. Please stop pressuring the small business operators to serve you. Have some respect for as I say, Thai culture and the religious beliefs of the country.

What pressure ?

A quick phone call to the local mom and pop joint will have a box of beer delivered no matter the day.

alexlm · February 21, 2016

My Initial question was:

Since the ban day is on the 22th.

Will the club in Walking street close the night from the 21th to the 22th. OR close the night from the 22th to the 23th?

Kaoboi Bebobp · February 21, 2016

My Initial question was:

Since the ban day is on the 22th.

Will the club in Walking street close the night from the 21th to the 22th. OR close the night from the 22th to the 23th?

At 11:30 pm the 21st, they will start closing and generally want booze off the table by midnight. Even the odd bar that could be depended on to continue serving behind closed doors have stopped doing this as the police/military make their rounds. No exceptions these days.

The next night some places may start serving around 11 pm the 22nd, but that's inviting trouble and so they may not even resume service until safely after midnight.

Don Mega · February 21, 2016

My Initial question was:

Since the ban day is on the 22th.

Will the club in Walking street close the night from the 21th to the 22th. OR close the night from the 22th to the 23th?

That was not your question at all.

peeba7 · February 21, 2016

http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/

BudRight · February 21, 2016

Those dependent on a social atmosphere should seek out alternative venues where suitable company may be found.

Those dependent on booze should abstain.

Such as where? A public bathroom?

You people with your drinking problems really ought to respect Thai culture and just stay in with your warm beer and cheap whiskey. I'm referring to those who sit out in front of Thai Sari Sari joints to save a few quid. The bars will be closed, not that anyone should actually care. Please stop pressuring the small business operators to serve you. Have some respect for as I say, Thai culture and the religious beliefs of the country.

How the hell can be it Thai culture that I don't drink on a certain day?

When I do find those "small business operators" that you're defending the bar is always owned by the police - and customers are cops. Why don't you go preach to them about Thai culture?

alexlm · February 21, 2016

I got my answer directly from Clubs and sources:

Clubs in Walking Street will re-open on the 22th between 22:00 and 00:00, as usual

peeba7 · February 22, 2016

I saw people drinking well after midnight last night so it all depends.

lonewolf99 · February 22, 2016

This is how it works 21st , 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th 29th, 30th, 31st, then you are back to 'nd' after the 2.....of 32nd.

And....

NO booze is sold..... live with it or get a local calender that shows the dates and buy the day before.

millwall_fan · February 22, 2016

Those dependent on a social atmosphere should seek out alternative venues where suitable company may be found.

Those dependent on booze should abstain.

Such as where? A public bathroom?

You people with your drinking problems really ought to respect Thai culture and just stay in with your warm beer and cheap whiskey. I'm referring to those who sit out in front of Thai Sari Sari joints to save a few quid. The bars will be closed, not that anyone should actually care. Please stop pressuring the small business operators to serve you. Have some respect for as I say, Thai culture and the religious beliefs of the country.

This has nothing to do with respecting Thai culture: Thai culture managed for eons without booze bans until a few years ago. This has everything to do with a desperate attempt by successive recent Thai governments to curtail their own people's drinking habits. Unfortunately the bans have the greatest impact on unsuspecting tourists, rather than the local Thais.

peeba7 · February 23, 2016

'until a few years ago.'

Interesting. Could you be more specific, in fact please be totally accurate, how many years ago, and source your information please, thank you.

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